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6 Apr 2013

NEW YORK PRINCIPALS UPDATE

More than a Number: How State Testing is Affecting the Emotional and Educational Health of our Students

Please join us on April 10th at Hofstra University for a forum consisting of professionals and parents discussing the devastating impact that excessive State testing is having our our students. The forum is free and open to the public. Over 900 people have already committed to being part of this evening!

If you are far from Long Island, please know that the evening will be streamed live. For more information on how to view the live stream, visit our website (www.newyorkprincipals.org) when we approach the start of the event.

As always, we thank you for your support and remind you that our work is not done. Please share this email with three colleagues, friends, neighbors or family members and ask them to support our paper!

The more teachers, administrators, parents and concerned citizens learn about the dramatic changes in our schools, the more concerned they become.

When we first posted our APPR paper online a public stand against our State Education Department was uncommon. These days, however, more and more people are finding the strength to stand up for our schools and students. Sadly, much of what we predicted in our paper is taking place.

It is time for a renewed push to inform people and obtain more signatures! Please pass this message on to a colleague, a neighbor, a family member or a friend and ask them to read the paper and sign their name in support!

Every signature counts!

Petition to End High Stakes Testing Carol's petition to end high stakes testing has gathered over 13,000 signatures! Read the petition and join the signatories through this link.